Writing for Youth

Need some inspiration and/or dedicated writing time for your current WIP? Grab your laptop or notebook and join us at Backstory at 5 pm for a bit of writer chat, before diving into an hour and a half of focused writing time. Simply show up at Backstory, we'll meet downstairs. Feel free to jump into working on your own writing project immediately, or wait until the quiet time starting at 5:30. At 7, we head to a nearby bar to discuss how it all went.

PLEASE, CONTACT ME IN ADVANCE! Anna: 651314706 Instagram: @cercleahimsa **Come join us to enjoy and share a session inspired by yoga and the energy of the lunar cycle.** Each week, we explore a different practice that aligns with the current moon phase (for example, Full Moon: gratitude; Waning Moon: letting go…) The heart of the session is the yoga practice, but we also include a deep meditation of at least 10 minutes, and we close the session with therapeutic writing or artistic expression as a way to integrate the experience. We are a small group of up to eight people, creating a safe and open space where, through the body and movement, we gently move closer to self-awareness and inner peace. Instagram: @cercleahimsa

**🌿 Yoga and Creativity for Families at Ciutadella Park 🌿** Join us for a unique experience of connection and fun in nature! In this special class, children and families will enjoy a magical blend of yoga, creativity, and healing sounds. **What will we do?** 🌈 We’ll start with a gentle and playful yoga practice to awaken the body and imagination. 🎨 Next, we’ll explore our creativity through expressive games and group art activities. 🌱 To end the session, we’ll relax with calming sounds from healing instruments like Tibetan bowls and maracas, bringing peace to the body and mind. **Event details:** 🕰️ Duration: 1 hour 💰 Price: 20 euros per family 1 adult + 1 kids 📍 Location: Ciutadella Park (meeting point: near the central fountain) 📲 To book your spot, **please always call me on WhatsApp:** +34 66 119 2530 Come and enjoy a unique experience filled with movement, creativity, and family harmony. See you at the park! 💚 **🌿 Yoga y Creatividad para Familias en el Parque Ciudadela 🌿** ¡Únete a una experiencia única de conexión y diversión en plena naturaleza! En esta clase especial, niños y familias disfrutarán de una combinación mágica de yoga, creatividad y sonidos sanadores. **¿Qué haremos?** 🌈 Empezaremos con una práctica de yoga suave y divertida para despertar el cuerpo y la imaginación. 🎨 Luego, exploraremos nuestra creatividad a través de juegos expresivos y actividades artísticas en grupo. 🌱 Para finalizar, nos relajaremos con un momento de calma al ritmo de instrumentos sanadores, como cuencos tibetanos y maracas, permitiendo que el cuerpo y la mente se llenen de paz. **Detalles del evento:** 🕰️ Duración: 1 hora 💰 Precio: 20 euros por familia 1 Adulto + 1 nino@ 📍 Lugar: Parque Ciudadela (punto de encuentro: junto a la fuente central) 📲 Para reservar tu plaza, **por favor llámame siempre por WhatsApp:** +34 66 119 2530 Ven a disfrutar de una experiencia diferente, llena de movimiento, creatividad y armonía en familia. ¡Nos vemos en el parque! 💚

**FIND THE CHARACTER** **THESE ARE WEEKLY WORKSHOPS FOR PROFESSIONAL ACTORS** with working experience and/or previous studies. (not for beginners or those interested in becoming famous) There are other workshops at Bigoli Studios for beginners emphasizing the basic pillars of Acting. This workshop is strictly for serious and dedicated Acting professionals. **THE WORKSHOP** is open to monologue work, original scene work with a partner or two, and other material (an audition or booked job for a film, play or series) It's an invaluable experience for an Actor to create in a safe environment. It enables actors to enhance their creativity, concentration and commitment in a supportive environment. I encourage those interested in developing their craft to join us and experience that growth. The workshop is flexible and drop ins are encouraged, meaning if you are preparing for a role and wish to work on it for a few workshops and then come another time that's fine. It is the same format as the Actors Studio of New York. **ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:** Tomislav is a versatile storyteller with a rich backgound in writing, directing and teaching. He received his masters degree in writing and directing at Columbia University in 1993, and has worked with well known directors such as David Lynch, Emir Kusturica, and Martin Scorsese. He is also a lifetime member of the Actors Studio in New York which has shaped his process in helping actors add layers to their craft.

🍻 Language Exchange for Young People 🥳 Are you ready for an evening filled with language practice, new friendships, and lots of fun? Join our vibrant community in Barcelona, where language lovers meet to improve their skills in different languages and expand their social circle. This language exchange is recommended for people aged 18–28. It’s great for Erasmus students, university students, young people visiting Barcelona or on holiday, and of course for all Spanish and Catalan locals living in the Barcelona area. So if you want to practice your English, Spanish, Catalan, or other international languages while having fun and meeting people from all around the world, this is the place for you. 🗓️ When: Every Friday at 7:00 pm 📍 Where: L’Ovella Negra Marina – Carrer de Zamora, 78, Sant Martí, 08018 Barcelona This event is perfect if you’re new in Barcelona or if you simply want to make new friends. Come share a fun and relaxed evening with us in the unique atmosphere of L’Ovella Negra. 😉 💸 Cost of the event: €4 This includes one small sangria or beer plus popcorn. You can pay in advance by card or bank transfer, with Bizum if you have a Spanish account, or in cash at the venue directly to the host. See you there for an evening of laughter, languages, and lasting friendships. Come alone, leave with friends! 🌍🗣️ For more information: lotini14@gmail.com ⸻ 🍻 Intercambio de idiomas para gente joven 🥳 ¿List@ para una tarde llena de práctica de idiomas, nuevas amistades y buen ambiente? Únete a nuestra comunidad en Barcelona, donde personas de distintos países se reúnen para mejorar sus idiomas y ampliar su círculo social. Este intercambio está pensado para jóvenes de 18 a 28 años. Es ideal para estudiantes Erasmus, universitarios, jóvenes que están visitando Barcelona o de vacaciones, y por supuesto para todas las personas locales —tanto catalanas como españolas— que viven en Barcelona y alrededores. Si quieres practicar inglés, español, catalán u otros idiomas internacionales mientras te diviertes conociendo gente de todo el mundo, aquí lo vas a disfrutar muchísimo. 🗓️ Cuándo: Todos los viernes a las 7:00 pm 📍 Dónde: L’Ovella Negra Marina – Carrer de Zamora, 78, Sant Martí, 08018 Barcelona Si acabas de llegar a Barcelona o simplemente quieres ampliar tu círculo social, este plan es perfecto para ti. Disfruta una tarde relajada y divertida en el ambiente único de L’Ovella Negra. 😉 💸 Costo del evento: €4 Incluye una bebida pequeña (sangría o cerveza) y palomitas. Puedes pagar por adelantado con tarjeta o transferencia, con Bizum si tienes cuenta española, o en efectivo directamente al anfitrión en el lugar. Te esperamos para una noche llena de risas, idiomas y nuevas amistades. Ven sol@ y vete con amigos. 🌍🗣️ Para más información: lotini14@gmail.com

**[BUY THE BOOK HERE!](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/the-london-eye-mystery/)** This month's pick: The London Eye Mystery Backstory’s **Story Squad!** is **our book club for young readers** — a space to discover incredible stories, share ideas, and nurture a lifelong love of reading. Led by a mom-and-daughter duo, each session is about celebrating books together in a fun and welcoming way. **Kids ages 8-12** Instructions 1. Swing by the shop to pick up a copy of your book 2. Read it 3. Come discuss it Easy peasy! Happy reading!

¡Bienvenidos al taller de escritura creativa de los viernos. En este taller nos enfocamos en aprender y fomentar la escritura creativa. Hay un moderador quien plantea un tema y todos los asistentes escribirán un relato lo más creativo posible. Después leerán dicho relato y recibirán feedback. No importa si eres un escritor experimentado o si acabas de empezar, este taller está hecho para ti. Todo lo que necesitas es un papel y bolígrafo, o un ordenador si lo prefieres, y muchas ganas de pasarlo bien mientras conoces a gente que comparte tu pasión por la escritura. Nuestro objetivo es que te diviertas mientras aprendes, te inspires a escribir más y conozcas a gente que tiene tu misma inquietud. Así que, si quieres sumergirte en el maravilloso mundo de la escritura creativa, ¡este taller es para ti! ¡Te esperamos con los brazos abiertos! **Precios de la actividad**: Taquilla inversa. Se paga según la satisfacción. Pago solo en efectivo. Gracias

We'll gather at Neal's spot with the goal to create for 2 hours, with some quick breaks in between. Last one of the year! Below is our approx. schedule - so please try to be on time :) 6:30pm - arrival and 5 minute setup 6:35pm - \~10 minute word vomit 6:45pm - 5 minute break and reset 6:50pm - 30 minute writing sesh! 7:20pm - 5 minute break 7:25pm - \~30 minute writing sesh! 7:55pm - 5 minute break 8:00pm - \~30 minute writing sesh! 8:30pm - 10 minute decompression meditation 8:40pm - If folks want a final writers sesh, we do it. Otherwise, we say goodbye :) As this is the last one of the year, I'll have some wine out too and we can hang and/or go out somewhere afterweards!

PLEASE, CONTACT ME IN ADVANCE! Anna: 651314706 Instagram: @cercleahimsa **Come join us to enjoy and share a session inspired by yoga and the energy of the lunar cycle.** Each week, we explore a different practice that aligns with the current moon phase (for example, Full Moon: gratitude; Waning Moon: letting go…) The heart of the session is the yoga practice, but we also include a deep meditation of at least 10 minutes, and we close the session with therapeutic writing or artistic expression as a way to integrate the experience. We are a small group of up to eight people, creating a safe and open space where, through the body and movement, we gently move closer to self-awareness and inner peace. Instagram: @cercleahimsa

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm the second & fourth Wednesday of every month at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters (HQ). Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens around 6:45pm. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Two Dollar Radio HQ! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! Other customers are welcome at Two Dollar HQ at the time, so please bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **ACCESSIBILITY:** Two Dollar Radio HQ's entrance door on Cline Street is wheelchair accessible, they have two gender-neutral bathrooms that are both wheelchair accessible, and their ordering and table-seating area is as well. Working service dogs are allowed. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Two Dollar Radio HQ does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public street parking on all surrounding streets, on both sides of Parsons Ave. You are also welcome to park in the Columbus Metropolitan Library parking lot across the street (1113 Parsons Ave). Two Dollar Radio HQ has a bike rack on the corner of Cline and Parsons, and the library has bike parking (across Parsons). * **FOOD/BEVERAGE:** Two Dollar Radio HQ is a bar and vegan cafe. Their food is 100% vegan and made from scratch, with love. They also serve a range of wine, beer, and cocktails, as well as coffees and teas. If you're able to, please consider thanking our venue by purchasing something!!

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Sunday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at noon on Sundays. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 12:00 - quick intros. 12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Sunday!

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Sunday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at noon on Sundays. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 12:00 - quick intros. 12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Sunday!

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**